Naomi Rivera | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 80th district | |
In office January 5, 2005 – December 31, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Klein |
Succeeded by | Mark Gjonaj |
Personal details | |
Born | The Bronx, New York, U.S. | May 10, 1963
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | Jose Rivera (father) Joel Rivera (half-brother) |
Residence(s) | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Naomi Rivera (born May 10, 1963) is a former United States politician of the Democratic Party who represented District 80 in the New York State Assembly from 2005 to 2012. Her district encompassed Morris Park, Bronx Park East, Pelham Gardens, and Norwood, among other communities located in the Bronx.
Before being elected to the assembly, she previously served as director of special events for the Bronx Borough President's office and seputy chief clerk of the Bronx Board of Elections. On September 13, 2012, Naomi Rivera lost to Mark Gjonaj in the Democratic primary race.[1]
She is the daughter of New York Assemblyman Jose Rivera and sister of New York City Councilman Joel Rivera.